Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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June 15, 2007

Pros:

It heals your acne fast and makes your skin clear at first...

Cons:

After two months or so, the product makes your acne even worse. It is like your skin is immune to it. I started using other face washes and it got better than it was with proactiv.

Do NOT buy this product, it is a waste of time and a clear FACE. Find another acne system!
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June 15, 2007

Pros:

did not make my skin worse, cleanser doesn't feel "clean"

Cons:

my skin became immuned to it after about 6 months

I didn't have a terrible experience w/Proactiv...in fact, it did work ok for a while...but after about 6 months my skin became totally immuned to it. I have had pretty serious acne my whole life...have been on EVERY acne prescription drug out there at one time or another (Cleocin, Minocin, Tetracycline, Doxycycline, etc). I even had "acne surgery" (NEVER I repeat NEVER do that) and I was on Accutane 3 times (the limit) during high school & college! I would say that if you're searching for something that works against serious acne, go to a dermatologist. Proactiv might work for you, but be prepared for it not to last (maybe you can end up switching out every few months with another treatment, so that your skin doesn't get immuned so easily). I am trying Murad right now, and it has worked really, really well so far (better than Proactiv did). But if my skin gets immuned to it, then I will try switching between it and Proactiv.
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June 11, 2007
My son began using Proactiv in Dec. 2006. It worked for a month, but after that, his face broke out even worse than before. He continued to use the product, but would still break out on his right cheek and forehead. We noticed a couple of weeks ago that his face had begun to break out all over and is in the worst shape that we've ever seen it in. His dad told him to lay off the Proactiv to see if that is what is causing his breakouts. He hasn't used the product since and his face is clearing up. He's simply washing it with Dove soap and warm water and using rubbing alcohol as an astringent cleaner. His face is looking way better. We are canceling Proactiv!! It may work for some people, but it obviously is not for everyone.
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May 22, 2007

Pros:

Left my face fresh and clean.
Helped get rid of existing scars
Prevents breakouts

Cons:

Dry skin in the first month of using it

I LOVE IT! It worked for me! I've tried most of the products out there over the 5 years I have had breakouts. I've been using Proactiv for 8 months now and my skin is clear. My face is just so smooth and clean. It's all about patience...it doesn't work overnight..but it will work!
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May 12, 2007

Pros:

Well at first, it worked well. My skin was clear even, and awesome!

Cons:

The so called "moisturizers" they brag about in the products dont work. They dont moisturize at all. I used to have brown skin, now its white and the texture is terrible. it aged my skin. im going to the doctor to get something better.

Maybe if you're white this will work. If you're not, then forget it. All acne medications dry out your skin, but this was bad. My oily face didnt go away either. Now my skin is uglier than before. Just wanted to get my feelings out.
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May 8, 2007

Pros:

Smells great, the cleanser is also an exfoliant, my nose blackheads are disappearing, my skin tone is becoming more even, whiteheads are drying out, ingrown hairs are coming out becaues the product gently sloughs the dead skin off of them. Awesome!

Cons:

I like the cleanser waaaay too much, and sometimes after I wash my face, I forget to use the toner and the solution, so I think that I am going to be left a little uneven when all is said and done.

LOVE IT!!! I've been wanting my own set of Proactiv for years, and I'm so happy that I finally have my own set. I have friends and family members who have had it, and I've used it a couple of time when I visited, so this is cool. Be aware, though, that this isn't going to work for everyone. Many people have HORRIBLE eating habits, and don't drink enough water, so they might be a lost cause no matter what they put on their faces. They have internal problems. Also, even if some people do all of these things, their hormones are different, and require a prescription for an internal pill/medicine to help with their acne. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT!!! People need to stop jumping on Proactiv's back when the product works exactly as it should, and if it's not getting rid of your acne, the problem is NOT Proactiv, it's YOU!
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April 30, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

MADE ME BREAK OUT. big, ugly pimples. i had fairly clear skin before. i've used benzyl peroxide for a decade, so i didn't have a reaction to that. the product just SUCKS. so much B.S.

DO NOT BUY.
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April 29, 2007

Pros:

it smells good

Cons:

It made me brokeout more
gave me huge bumps
made my face more oily and plus its so expensive

its not a solution to everyone and I heard to some of my friends that at first proactive was working for them but after about 6+months their face kinda got immune to it..
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April 26, 2007

Pros:

there are none

Cons:

this pro-activ dont work and it was used exactly as describedno drying it just did not work

i think people get paid to say it works because it dont and hasent worked on either one of my girls and it was used exactly as described.
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April 23, 2007

Pros:

This stuff really works. Will make your face look clear.

Cons:

It can be pricey for some people.

Well. I'm a 19 yr. old male and suffers from acne. Proactiv really works. I've been using it for about 10 days now and i've seen dramatic results. Pimple sizes shrunk and blemishs lightened. I'm sure within two more weeks my face will be completely clear. I do get one pimple here and there but that is just because it takes pimples 2 weeks to appear on the skin. So if you still break out after one week of use dont be discouraged because that will be normal. So after a month or two you'll be glad you stuck to this product. Also. Try and figure what works for your face. For example. I dont like using the toner. So i just skip that step. And yes your face will dry up and flake. But that will last just for a few days and then brand new clear skin will show. WOusld you rather have a few days of dry skin? Or months suffering with acne? I pick the few days. So stick with proactiv and you'll see results. And if the ordering is a problem check out your local mall. They should sell it there too.
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